Yes, I did see that post....and heard the new ss would not have numbers, so when I got a 2003 IP with no number, I did think that was odd...I can see if it was a new 2004 ss, but not a 2003, which did have numbers on that 200.00 ss... so my guess is it was a display prototype with no number on it...but it could be as you say a reorder, then having no numbers on it???....when I go out next week, I will check at the cage and see what they have to say about that...will let you know what I find out with a post on this board....Christine